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ZIP Code 98388

Pierce, Washington

FIPS 98388

Juniper

ZIP Code 98388 is in the top 25% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 7% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 93th percentile nationally for median home value. And it sits in the 90th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$655,000

Higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

52.5

Lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

7,043

Median Age

40.7

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$655,000

Higher than 93%

Median Property Tax

$4,616

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

6.49

Higher than 93%

Median Rent

$1,818

Higher than 90%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

47%

Higher than 69%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.7%

Higher than 75%

Pandemic Gain %

49%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

73.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

36.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.9

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.9

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

21.4

Annual Precipitation (in)

43.4

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

52.5

Lower than 65%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 98388: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 98388?
The median home value in ZIP Code 98388 is $655,000, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 98388?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 98388 is $4,616, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 98388 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 98388 cost about 6.49× the median household income, higher than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 98388?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 98388 is $1,818 a month, higher than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 98388?
Home prices in ZIP Code 98388 have moved 47% over the past five years (2.7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 98388?
ZIP Code 98388 averages 51.9°F year-round, summer highs near 73.6°F, winter lows around 36.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 98388 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 98388's FEMA National Risk Index score is 52.5 (lower than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →